Photograph of Col. Ben Turner, born in Slavery in North Carolina. Later became U.S. Representative from Alabama 1st District, 1871-73; defeated, 1872; delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 1880. Died in Selma, Alabama March 21,...

Monument to Harry - servant of H. Tailbird, President of Howard College. During the fire on October 15, 1854, after being asked to leave the building, he replied, "I must wake the boys first." At age 23, Harry died from the injuries he received...